Southeast Asia : A Historical Encyclopedia, From Angkor Wat to East Timor

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Finally, an encyclopedia devoted to the history of a geographic region that has received little attention in reference literature. Ooi (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang) and his posse of 130 ...Lue koko arvostelu

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Sivu 186 - The Foreign Ministers reaffirmed ASEAN's determination to pursue efforts towards the realization of the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) in Southeast Asia, while recognizing that the Kampuchean problem remains an obstacle to the attainment of this objective. They recalled the mandate of the Senior Officials and the Working Group on ZOPFAN to continue with the consideration of the concept of a Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) as a component...

Sivu 157 - Lord Dalhousie begins with a claim on the Burmese for less than a thousand pounds ; which is followed by the additional demand of an apology from the Governor of Rangoon for the insult offered to our officers ; next, his terms are raised to one hundred thousand pounds, and an apology from the King's ministers ; then follows the invasion of the Burmese territory; when, suddenly, all demands for pecuniary compensation and apologies cease, and his Lordship is willing to accept the cession of Pegu as...

Sivu 159 - The interest of the king of England is to keep France from being too great on the continent ; and the French interest is to keep us from being masters of the sea. — The French have pursued their interest well.